4 Mistakes New Social Workers Make | Advice for Black Girls in Social Work

[@_Jai_]

Giiiiirl, these are LIFE LESSONS that can be applied to ANY industry! Thank you for speaking on this topic. It’s great to have a reminder. ❤

[@preciousclee]

Thank you for this video! I recently changed my major to Social Work and your videos eased my anxiety. I'm excited to go into this major. ❤

[@makeda.andrews]

I love your intro! Can't wait to follow your journey. Wishing you allll the success in the world.

[@ManickaThomas]

Makeda Andrews thank you!!

[@FionaFlyte]

It's so easy to ignore the reality of a company's culture. Just by becoming more conscious of this, we'll be more likely to thrive!

[@ManickaThomas]

Totally agree!

[@Ravenccs1]

I love the way you are giving really good examples of boundary lines. Very well presented, good advice, and well done!!! All new clinicians, whether social workers or not, need to watch this video and take notes! :)

[@ManickaThomas]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tumblenc]

omg you're SO RIGHT about company culture..... I think that's something only you can learn by working in that company for a period of time

[@jaxonbenjamin8988]

I have an interview today! For a dream job in soical work and thank you kindly for your help.

[@sweetsunshineplaytime]

Very helpful information

[@cherylpowell9641]

I just found you! Thank you for sharing this wonderful information! This video was extremely helpful.

[@ManickaThomas]

Thank you and you are welcome!

[@GlowinNaturally]

Thank you for this, thank you for sharing. I needed to hear this! 🧡✨

[@ManickaThomas]

GlowinNaturally you are welcome!

[@breckzavodny8516]

I really enjoyed hearing your advice. I currently am a social work major in my bachelors program. I have a question for you, I am trying become a licensed clinical social worker as well. Did you have to complete school beyond a masters program?

[@ManickaThomas]

No to begin as a Clinical Social Worker, you will need a Masters Degree. This is for the United States where I live. But no, you do not have to go beyond a Masters degree to become a licensed clinical social worker.

[@SocialConfidenceMastery]

Thanks for sharing this video!

[@ManickaThomas]

Thanks for watching!

[@brittanysimer2157]

This was super helpful. I just started my first field placement and I feel like I got a lot out of this.

[@ManickaThomas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruonkuey5768]

I like to watch your videos on KZbin channel I'm a social work students. I'm very interested to follow your teaching online because I want to be a social worker to acquire a knowledge and skills for how to see , what we do and what we value.

[@GivenFungula-o2k]

Am a first year student I need more advise

[@ArturoJohnson]

Great video! New subscriber here.

[@ManickaThomas]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Hafsajiqin]

Thanks u

[@ManickaThomas]

you're welcome!

[@ashleymann9400]

Thank you for this! New viewer to your channel---Im a caseworker, and about to begin an MSW program. I recently turned down a job that required transporting clients in my own personal vehicle and work with others who take on the "superhero" complex/lending clients money, etc. Sometimes it makes me feel like I'm not doing enough for my clients, but all I can think about is the liability behind doing things like that; not to mention establishing appropriate boundaries with my clients. Can't wait to see more from your channel! Would love to see a a video based on obtaining licensing hours and some of the challenges that may go along with that! 💙

[@dazed_and_amazed1296]

😳 I worked for a domestic violence shelter with a executive director like that.. it caused tension between us because he would push those ideas on me. I stayed firm and ended up leaving because of the tension but it was for the best.

[@OneFootOfftheGrid]

Great tips! I love the tip of not staying in a position too long. As a teacher, I've worked in a few schools, and although moving schools wasn't always my choice, it has always actually ended up beneficial to me.

[@ManickaThomas]

It is very easy to do! But it surely does take the joy out of our work when we do! 😕

[@stellaagina7823]

Thank you for this informative piece.. I am a social worker from Nigeria...

[@magdalenastarosciak7967]

Omg this is my lucky day! I suddenly found your channel and I'm staying for good. I only watched 2 videos so far but you already helped. You speak directly to my brain, my heart and my soul. Thank you! I'm starting my SW apprenticeship with my local authority who I already work for (for 12 years) and city college. I will be studying while working in the field and I am scared, excited but scared. I already know this channel will help me a lot❤️

[@ManickaThomas]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@lisacalahan7459]

Just starting my social work career! Thanks for this. Good advice :)

[@marcosnazario8583]

Thank you for this video. Congratulations. How I get yor book - 5 stepss to mastering overwhelm - in caree in life?

[@xyz-uo6le]

Hi I like your videos I am a social worker student . From which country do you belong ?

[@thefloweroflove2709]

I’m proud of your work in our community!

[@ajanij7927]

I would really appreciate having a conversation with you about this! (I think I would do great in this field). I want to give Sociology a shot. I’m just scared for what it might bring. I don’t really have support, I’m being told if I’m capable, etc and I’m having my abilities tested. I would love to talk to someone on the lines!!! Of this work

[@ManickaThomas]

If you don't have support I would stay connected to your University staff and advisors. They should be able to help you figure out the areas of your life where you need clarity. Fear or being scared will always hold you back. You may need to do some deeper level work to discover the root cause of that fear.

[@JesseJest]

I’m so excited!! I just found your channel! I’m going to share your channel with my sister! She would love this! New subscriber here! 😍😍😍🙌🏼💯❤️

[@ManickaThomas]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TishRenee]

Thanks for sharing!! Could you share video about your journey to becoming a clinical social worker?

[@ManickaThomas]

Yes, I can definitely do a video on that!

[@AidaLawlor]

Great Video! Glad I found your channel! And it’s easy to just stay stuck- love your tips to continue to expands

[@ManickaThomas]

It totally is easy...but I think we owe it to ourselves to do the work that we love! Thank you for your support! 🙂

[@marksule0]

Thank you!

[@therealjumpmanjohnsonnatio6127]

Thank you very much for this inspiring video I’m a high school graduate and now I’m achieving my MSW so thank you and bless you and your career

[@ManickaThomas]

you're welcome!

[@ajanij7927]

Hi Manicka., I’m 18 and will be off to University soon.....I’m not sure what I want to do. Everyone in my family is working in some type of Healthcare. Although, I’m different and that is not what I plan on doing. It’s just not my thing. I’m really good at writing and speaking, I believe I have abilities to be in a field where I can use my voice, stand my ground, etc. I love the idea of Social Change (Sociology).

[@ManickaThomas]

I would definitely say go with your own passion and interest. Do the thing that brings you joy and inspiration, not just what has been traditionally done in your family. This is going to be your life and your career choices and no one will have to do the work everyday but you... so make sure it is something you have a passion for doing. If you love to speak and write, look into ways that you can integrate that into your work.

[@rahulnayak7654]

Hello this is Rahul from India, right now i m perusing MSW.. I wanted to do my internship out of India, can u suggest me or help me in this...?

[@ManickaThomas]

I would contact your school Academic Advisor. They should be able to advise you on this! Best of luck!

[@PHDinMeTV]

First comment here 🌸! Good presentation and topic! Nice intro 👍🏿! Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@ManickaThomas]

PHD in Me TV thank you so much!! 😊

[@mamazombieee5418]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ManickaThomas]

You're welcome!

[@Blueberry_5600]

As a social worker don’t you think to emphasize that is an Advice for black girls social workers was unnecessary? When I started looking for advices my search was simple social worker advices independently of race or religion. For someone who works with a community this shouldn’t be labeled. Thanks, good advices.

[@ManickaThomas]

I am a Black person in Social Work who serves the Black community and makes content for other Black Social Workers to be seen and validated in a profession where we are under-represented. Feel free to Take the value that you need.

[@Blueberry_5600]

@@ManickaThomas underrepresented or maybe you persuaded in life is not the same other black people persuade ? But, like a said. Your answer looks to make the attention focus on your race than your knowledge. Glad you doing what you believe you are good for.

[@girlswithdacurls]

Your channel and helpful tips are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@ManickaThomas]

You are so welcome!